Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
-
PIE FILLING INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs firm pears (peeled, cored, and cut in halves)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 - 2⁄3 cup sugar (original recipe called for 1 cup!)
- 1 dash salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon butter
-
CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 1⁄4 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 -3 tablespoons cold water
directions
-
PIE FILLING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place pear halves in 1 qt casserole or deep dish pie plate.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and spices ~ sprinkle over pears.
- Dot with butter.
- Cover with cheddar cheese pastry, crimping to edges of casserole or pie plate ~ cut a few slits into crust to vent.
- Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
-
CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine flour and salt.
- Cut-in shortening with a pastry blender (or two knives) until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle cold water over surface; stir with a fork till combined; shape into a ball.
- Flatten dough and roll into a circle large enough to overhang casserole dish or pie plate edge about 1-inch, enough to crimp to dish.
- Cut a few slits into crust, and bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KerfuffleUponWincle
Marietta, Georgia